“For my first flock, I ordered Australorps (8 pullets, 1 cockerel) and at the last moment, 4 Austra white pullets. They're now going on 18 weeks (no eggs yet) and have dusk to dawn access to a 45 foot run. I've noticed that the Australorps are very docile, including the rooster, but the Austra whites tend to be a bit more assertive and a bit aggressive to their coopmates. I watch them fluff out their neck feathers and charge at any of the other hens or the rooster. An occasional peck, but nothing beyond that. Other than that, I'm looking forward to see, if I ever get a broody, what comes of an Australorp rooster and an Austra white hen.
All the chooks come running to eat a handful of mealworms from my hand.”
“I only got one of these girls as a last minute throw in, and I can't be happier. This is hands down my favorite baby, the most curious and inquisitive girl out of the bunch. She is beautiful and sweet, and loves to be pet. I'll always have Austra Whites in my flock- for the rest of time.”
“Dottie is a very calm, sweet hen who lays large, cream colored (almost slightly pinkish) eggs almost every day. She is the leader of the pack but isn‚Äôt a bully. She is social and sweet - highly recommend this breed!”
